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Indian River County, FL (February 21, 2019) - Four vehicles were involved in a crash reported on Wednesday, February 20th, around 7:00 a.m., on 27th Avenue, near its intersection with Seventh Street.
According to reports, a Hyundai Accent, Ford Focus, Dodge pickup and an SUV were all traveling northbound on 27th when the accident took place. The pickup and the Focus were both stopped when the Hyundai struck them from behind, causing a chain-reaction-style crash which also involved the SUV. Three occupants of the vehicles were treated at the scene for injuries suffered in the crash, while a fourth person was transported to a local hospital for medical attention. No information on the victim's condition has been released at this time.
There was no immediate word on any charges associated with the crash and an investigation remains ongoing.
This year, about 250,000 crashes involving injuries will take place throughout our state, with rear-end collisions among the most common kinds of auto accidents that we see. In fact, most people, at some point or another, will be involved in some type of rear-end crash. While many think of these crashes as being minor in nature, the reality is that they can be quite serious. A rear-end collision that takes place at a high speed can cause a whiplash-style injury to your head and neck. Additionally, you may strike your head on your car's steering wheel or dashboard, which can cause serious acute brain injuries, such as a concussion.
The effects of a rear-end collision may linger for months, or years, after the actual accident is over. If you were not at fault in the crash, you may be entitled to compensation from the responsible party. At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys are here for you when you need us. To speak with an attorney, please call 1-800 FL-Legal to arrange your free consultation.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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